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GM03 FYE

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FYE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,452 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,084 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 90,084 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,894 miles

Crack in windscreen on offside but not in the drivers view of the road.

Front tyres worn low on inside edges.

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated on inside edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,246 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,782 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,515 miles

Advise both rear tyres have cuts in the outer side wall within the limit at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2009 42,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise both rear tyres have cuts in the outer side wall within the limit at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,511 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,819 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 26,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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GM03 FYE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM03 FYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GM03 FYE registered?

GM03 FYE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GM03 FYE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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